Mi Casita Preschool

At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 included an FBI Clearance completed under the Department of Education, which is unacceptable because it must be completed under the Department of Human Services.

At the time of inspection, peeling paint was observed in a bathroom in the facility.

At the time of inspection, a damaged child's sized table was observed in classroom 105.

At the time of inspection, sleeping children were observed on rest equipment which was situated less than the required 2 feet of space apart from each other, on at least three sides.

At the time of inspection, the facility failed to document their every 30-day checks of the facility's fire detection device. Each time the director or designed staff person manually pulled the alarm to sound off the fire detection device to ensure it was audible though out building, they failed to document the checks of the device on the Fire Drill and Frie Detection Log or anywhere else.

At the time of inspection, the facility could not verify that the annual letter to the local traffic safety authorizes was sent to notify them of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian/ vehicular routes around the facility

At the time of inspection, file for staff member #3 did not include verification of the one-hour Health and Safety (CCCDBG) Update training. Staff member #3's file include a training certificate dated 3/15/22 which indicated that the one-hour Health and Safety (CCCDBG) Update training. was necessary to be in compliance.

/At the time of inspection, the liability insurance for the facility was expired 1/21/24.

At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #2 included a foreign transcript from an educational institution from outside of the United States, which needed to be evaluated or translated to determine if it verified the educational qualifications necessary for the position in which the person is performing. Also, the file for staff member #6 included a foreign transcript from an educational institution from outside of the United States, which needed to be evaluated or translated to determine if it verified the educational qualifications necessary for the position in which the person is performing.

At the time of inspection, the agreement form for child #5 did not indicate the services being provided to the child/family and did not include the operator/ director's signature.

At the time of inspection, the files for children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #9 did not include Child Service Reports which are required to inform parents of their child's growth/development every 6 months. The Child Service Report document must have the parent's signature. to verify they have received the information, at least every six months.

At the time of inspection, the health insurance policy number had not been included on the emergency contact form for child #7 #8, #9 and #10

At the time of inspection, the emergency contact forms for child #5, #6 and #8 were missing the addresses and /or phone number of the release person, designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

At the time of inspection, the emergency contact and financial agreement form for child #2's was not dated in the last 6 months. The last time the parent singed the agreement form for child #2 was 5/31/23.

At the time of inspection, the files for staff member #4 did not contain verification of the annual 12 clock hours of child care training. Staff member #4's file was missing verification of 4 hours of annual professional development training.

During the renewal inspection on 1/24/2023 staff person #2 did not have an FBI clearance on file at the facility. Staff person #5 did not have a child abuse clearance, FBI clearance, NSOR clearance or mandated reporter's training. Staff person #8 did not have and NSOR clearance on file. Staff person #9 (a provisional hire) was observed working alone. Staff person #11 did not have a PA criminal clearance, FBI clearance, NSOR clearance or mandated reporter's training.

During the renewal inspection on 1/14/2023 the file for staff persons #7 #8 #9 and #11 did not contain verification of training in the emergency plan.

During the renewal inspection the medication for child #1 did not include when the medication would be needed.

During the renewal inspection on 1/14/2023 the medication log for child #2 did not include the dates of administration. The medication log for child #3 did not include the times of administration.

During the renewal inspection on 1/24/2023 diapers were observed being discarded in a trash can that was not hands-free.

During the renewal inspection on 1/24/2023 staff persons #2 #5 #8 and #9 did not have a health assessment on file as required.

During the renewal inspection on 1/24/2023 the file for staff persons #1 #2 #3 #4 #6 #8 did not have the required Health and Safety one hour update as required. Staff person #9 and #2 were observed working alone without the required health and safety training and update.

During the renewal inspection on 1/24/2023 the file for staff person #6 #7#8 #9 #11 did not have verification of education on file.

During the renewal inspection the file for staff persons #5 #8 #9 #11 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

During the renewal inspection on 1/24/2023 the file for staff person # 2 # 5 # 8 did not contain verification of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Staff person #11 #9 and #2 were observed working alone without pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.